Meet your driver at Bishkek’s Manas International Airport at the scheduled arrival time and transfer to your hotel for check-in and rest. Later, enjoy a guided Bishkek city tour, including visits to the Historical Museum, Ala-Too Square, and a walk through Oak Park, arranged according to your arrival schedule. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, depart early for Cholpon-Ata. Along the way, visit the Burana Tower ethno-complex, explore the Konorchek or Kok-Moinok Canyons, and tour the Petroglyphs Open-Air Museum. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, visit the Rukh Ordo Cultural Center in Cholpon-Ata, followed by a boat trip on Issyk-Kul Lake and time to relax along the lakeshore. Later, return to Bishkek to visit the Baibol Ordo ethno-complex, a handicraft center showcasing traditional Kyrgyz arts, where you will take part in masterclasses including shyrdak carpet weaving, chiy making, terme, traditional bread baking, a photo session in national costumes, and a folklore performance, concluding with a tasting of nomadic cuisine featuring tash-kordo, meat baked in the ground. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the domestic flight from Bishkek to Osh. Upon arrival, enjoy a city tour including a visit to Osh Bazaar and Suleiman-Too, the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kyrgyzstan, a sacred mountain rising 175 meters above the city and revered by pilgrims since ancient times. In the afternoon, drive to the Dustlik Uzbek–Kyrgyz border (125 km, approximately 2 hours), meet the Uzbek team, and continue onward to Fergana. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, enjoy a city tour starting with a visit to Akhmad Al-Fergani Park. Continue to Margilan to explore Said Akhmad-Khoja Madrasah, now home to skilled artisans producing handmade carpets and silk, followed by a walk through the traditional market. Later, visit the Yodgorlik Silk Factory to observe the full silk production process using traditional ikat patterns. On Thursdays and Sundays, the program also includes a visit to Kumtepa Bazaar, the largest market in the Fergana Valley. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, begin the day with a visit to the local food market, followed by a drive to Rishtan (50 km), renowned throughout Central Asia for its traditional ceramic workshops, where you will visit a distinguished pottery studio. Continue to Kokand to explore Khudayar Khan’s Palace, known as the Pearl of Kokand and the former residence of the last ruler of the Kokand Khanate, and visit the Friday (Jumah) Mosque, built in 1818 by Muhammad Umar Khan, featuring a spacious courtyard and a 100-meter iwan supported by 98 ornately carved redwood columns brought from India. In the late afternoon, transfer to Kokand Railway Station for the regular train to Tashkent, departing at 17:24 and arriving at 21:54 (schedule subject to change). Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, begin a city tour of Tashkent’s Old Town, visiting the Khast Imam Complex, including the Tilla Sheikh Mosque, the 16th-century Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum, and the Mui Mubarak Madrasah, which houses an important religious library and the original Quran of Caliph Uthman. Continue to the Juma Mosque and the Imam Ismail al-Bukhari Islamic Institute, then conclude the Old Town exploration at the vibrant Chorsu Market. Afterwards, visit the Kukeldash Madrasah, one of the few remaining grand architectural monuments of Tashkent dating to the second half of the 16th century. In the afternoon, continue sightseeing focused on Soviet-era architecture, including selected Tashkent Metro stations, Independence Square, and Theatre Square named after Alisher Navoi. In the evening, transfer to the railway station for the high-speed Afrosiyob train to Bukhara, departing at 19:41 and arriving at 00:03 (schedule subject to change). Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, begin sightseeing with a visit to the Lyabi-Hauz complex, historically the center of Bukhara’s trade, social life, music, and gastronomy, including the Nodir Divan-Begi Madrasah, Kukeldash Madrasah, and the central pond. Continue to the Magoki Attori Mosque, the historic trading domes of Taki-Zargaron, and the Poi Kalyan architectural complex, comprising the Kalyan Minaret, Kalyan Mosque, and Miri Arab Madrasah. The tour then proceeds to the Ark Fortress, the ancient citadel of Bukhara, and nearby landmarks, including the ancient synagogue and the world-famous Samanids’ Mausoleum. In the evening, enjoy a folklore show in the courtyard of a madrasah, subject to availability. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, begin sightseeing with a visit to the Chor Minor Madrasah, followed by Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa, the summer residence of Bukhara’s last emir, a unique ensemble blending Oriental and Russian architectural styles. Continue to the outskirts of Bukhara for a pilgrimage visit to the Bahauddin Naqshband Complex and the Chor Bakr Necropolis. Enjoy free time in the afternoon with optional activities including a traditional tea ceremony at a local teahouse, a hammam experience in a 16th-century bath, or shopping. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, continue the journey with a drive to Vabkent (35 km, approximately 45 minutes) and visit a local family to experience traditional rural life, including a stay in a yurt. Participate in preparing plov and baking bread with the hosts, followed by a guided walk through the mahalla to explore traditional houses, orchards, and everyday village life with domestic animals such as cows, goats, chickens, ducks, and turkeys. Enjoy a culinary experience inside the yurt with a special lunch program, including a masterclass on cooking Uzbek plov, where guests learn to prepare rice, meat, carrots, and spices in a kazan, followed by a shared meal of freshly prepared plov, salads, and traditional tea. In the afternoon, transfer to the railway station for the high-speed Afrosiyob train to Samarkand, departing at 14:58 and arriving at 16:41 (train schedule subject to change). Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, begin sightseeing with a visit to Registan Square, the heart of Samarkand and one of Central Asia’s most iconic squares, framed by three majestic medieval madrassahs. Continue to the Gur-e Amir Mausoleum, the “Tomb of the King,” which houses the remains of the great conqueror Amir Timur (Tamerlane) and his descendants; this 14th-century monument later inspired world-famous structures such as the Taj Mahal in Agra. The tour continues with visits to the grand Bibi Khanum Mosque and the Shakhi-Zinda complex, the royal necropolis and one of Central Asia’s most important pilgrimage sites. In the evening, explore the atmospheric Jewish Mahalla, strolling through narrow streets, admiring traditional architecture, and learning how the Jewish community preserved its way of life and spiritual heritage for centuries, creating a unique blend of Jewish and Uzbek cultures. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, depart for Shakhrisabz (90 km, approximately 2 hours), traveling through the scenic Takhtakaracha Pass at an elevation of 1,788 meters. Upon arrival, explore the city’s key historical landmarks, including the Jahongir Mausoleum, the Dor-us Saodat memorial complex, and the impressive ruins of the Ak-Saray Palace, once the grand residence of Amir Timur. Continue to the Dor-ut Tilavat ensemble, featuring the Kok-Gumbaz Mosque and the mausoleum of Timur’s father. Return to Samarkand for overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, transfer to the Uzbekistan–Tajikistan border crossing at Jartepa (50 km, ~1 hour). Upon completing customs and passport formalities on both sides, meet your local Tajik guide and driver and continue to the Seven Lakes (Haft Kul) in the western Fann Mountains (80 km, ~2 hours), where each lake displays a unique color from turquoise to deep purple amid dramatic mountain scenery. Enjoy lunch in an open-air setting, followed by free time for hiking and relaxation. In the afternoon, drive southeast to Dushanbe via a scenic mountainous highway reaching elevations of up to 3,100 meters (230 km, ~4 hours), arriving in the evening for overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, visit the Hissar Fortress, a former residence of the rulers of the Bukhara Emirate, surrounded by architectural monuments and mausoleums dating from the 17th–18th centuries, and continue with a tour of the Gurminj Museum of Traditional Musical Instruments. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, explore the Dushanbe Botanical Garden, visit the Mehrgon Central Market, the National Museum of Tajikistan, and the Green Bazaar to experience the city’s local life and vibrant culture. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, enjoy a walking tour of Independence Square, where you will see the monumental flagpole, recognized by the Guinness World Records as one of the tallest in the world at 165 meters, the monument to Ismail Somoni, founder of the first Tajik state, and the National Library of Tajikistan, the largest library in Central Asia with nine floors and a collection of over 11 million books, before proceeding to your return flight.